Mehwish Kanwal
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
AHPRA-Registered (491 Visa Holder,Victoria ) Onshore Pharmacist with more than 8 years of Hospital, Retail, and Inventory management experience across UAE . Proven expertise in Medication safety, Rural healthcare workflows, and Multilingual patient care (Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Punjabi). Seeking an Intern Pharmacist role in Regional Victoria , Australia to deliver high-impact pharmaceutical services to underserved communities .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PHARMACIST
KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL LONDON DUBAI UAE
12.2020 - 11.2025
- Provided medication counselling and education to patients for safe and effective use.
- Compiling monthly and yearly KPI data and submitting them to quality.
- Expanded specialty pharmacy services to support the unique needs of patients with complex medical conditions.
- Lead pharmacist in Liver transplant and Infection control Department.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees in IV ADMIXTURE FLUIDS, TPN (total parenteral nutrition) and oral compounded products.
- Maintaining a proper, effective and time saving workflow by proper usage of automated system (Omni cells & carousel)
- Reduced medication errors by implementing robust quality assurance measures and routinely reviewing dispensing processes.
- Led medication therapy management initiatives to optimize patient care and adherence.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Dispenses medications according to the inpatient physicians' orders and outpatient physician's prescriptions
- Compounds extemporaneous prescriptions of physicians
- Monitors pre-packaging and labeling of medications in unit dose quantities for the patient
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medication.
- Regularly stocked shelves rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
EMIRATS HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Dispensing prescription medicines to the public.
- Ensuring that different treatments are compatible.
- Selling over-the-counter medicines and Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments.
- Implemented process improvements in pharmacy operations, increasing efficiency and reducing medication errors.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Fostered culture of safety and vigilance within pharmacy, leading by example in adhering to regulatory standards and practices.
- Improved patient adherence to treatment plans by providing detailed consultations and tailored medication counseling.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
Pharm - D (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Pharmacy
Islamia University
Bahawalpur, Pakistan09-2013
F. Sc (Pre-Medical) -
B.I.S.E Lahore Board
Lahore Pakistan01.2007
Skills
- Medication Reconciliation
- Prescription verification
- Pharmacy ethics
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Team development
- Patient counseling
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Registered pharmacists with American heart association as a BLS provider.
- Registered pharmacists with Dubai Health Authority DHA UAE.
- Registered Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (Punjab).
- Provional Registered Pharmacist with Australian Pharmacy Council( AHPRA)
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) American Heart Association
- Clinical Internship Completion certificate in BAHAWAL VECTORIA HOSPITAL BAHAWALPUR
- Completed training in MEDCARE women and children hospital fire and safety, professional etiquette and skills , professional writing skills and emergency codes and procedures.
Timeline
SENIOR PHARMACIST
KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL LONDON DUBAI UAE
12.2020 - 11.2025
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
04.2019 - 10.2020
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
EMIRATS HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
09.2018 - 03.2019
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL DUBAI UAE
08.2016 - 08.2018
Pharm - D (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Pharmacy
Islamia University
F. Sc (Pre-Medical) -
B.I.S.E Lahore Board
Driving License
YES , Valid International Driving License
References
- Dr Maisa Attoura, Chief Director Pharmacy Operations, Health Hub by Al Futtaim Group LLC, Maisa.attoura@alfuttaim.ae, +971505678619
- Ahlam Al Qudaimat, Director Pharmacy, King's College London Hospital Dubai UAE, Ahlam.alqudaimat@kch.ae, +971554426085